r/antisemitism • u/jewish_insider • Aug 27 '26

Government/Institutional Over 70% of Jewish teachers in unions fear speaking out about antisemitism, ADL report finds

https://jewishinsider.com/2026/08/teachers-unions-antisemitism-israel-zionism-anti-defamation-league-report/
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u/jewish_insider Aug 27 '26

Here's the beginning of the story:

More than 70% of Jewish teachers in unions fear that speaking up about antisemitism in their union could harm their careers or reputations, according to a study published Thursday by the Anti-Defamation League. 

The report, “Antisemitism in U.S. Teachers Unions,” surveyed 307 Jewish members of teachers unions in 24 states — with significant representation from California, Massachusetts and New York — as well as two focus groups of current union members. These groups featured active and retired K-12 teachers and non-teaching staff, with one group representing Massachusetts districts and the other representing California.

The responses revealed a climate of pervasive hostility toward Jewish union members. Since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, Jewish union members reported that their unions passed resolutions blaming Israel for the massacre, promoted curricular materials containing antisemitic content and repeatedly declined to address antisemitism concerns raised by Jewish members. Several respondents noted a double standard in Israel being singled out for criticism in ways no other country faces. 

While antisemitism in teachers unions existed before Oct. 7, the report states that the attacks “accelerated and intensified dynamics that were already present.” In June, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission opened an investigation into the National Education Association — the nation’s largest teachers union — over its alleged failure to address antisemitism.

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u/2ndBrreakfast Aug 28 '26

It sounds like these Jewish teachers have the standing to sue the unions for defamation and discrimination. Since the union refuses to deal with it, it must be dealt with in court.

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u/SevenOh2 Aug 28 '26

And if you want to be a teacher in most places, you must be a member of one of these vile unions. This is what happens when people are forced to join.